Continuing the Legacy: A New Birth Center Opens in Chapel Hill, Honoring Its Predecessor Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 16, 2025 | Business, Development, Health, Instagram A new birth center recently opened its doors to the Triangle community, offering an alternative to hospital births. Read More
Carrboro Endorses Vision Zero Plan for Improving Bike and Pedestrian Safety Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 9, 2025 | Local Government, Traffic The Carrboro Town Council recently endorsed an action plan to help improve bike and pedestrian safety in the community. Read More
‘A Really Big Step’: Carrboro Council Reviews Recommendations for Expanding Affordable Housing Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 4, 2025 | Housing, Local Government The Carrboro Town Council recently met to consider options on how to “move the needle” on its affordable housing goals. Read More
Honoring Chapel Hill’s Black Builders: UNC Landmarks and the Local Faces Who Built Them Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 31, 2025 | Arts, Instagram, UNC Maps are storytellers, but they can exclude certain narratives. Fowota Mortoo said that’s the case for Chapel Hill’s Black builders. Read More
Chapel Hill Signs Finalized DEQ Agreement for 828 MLK Boulevard Coal Ash Site Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 20, 2025 | Development, Environment, Local Government, State Government The Chapel Hill Town Council recently finalized a decade-long effort for finding a solution to the coal ash at 828 MLK Jr. Boulevard. Read More
Jeni’s Ice Creams Sets Grand Opening Celebration in Chapel Hill, Offering Free Scoops and Prizes Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 18, 2025 | Business, Instagram Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is giving away free ice cream for a year as part of its grand opening next week. Read More
Orange County Rejects Proposed 55+ Housing Community, Citing Rural Location Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 12, 2025 | Development, Local Government The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently rejected a proposed senior housing community located at Morrow Mill Road. Read More
Orange County and Hillsborough Commissioners Review Timeline for Future Train Station Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 7, 2025 | Development, Instagram, Local Government The future Hillsborough Station is currently set to be completed in 2027, but the town might have to wait a little longer to see it. Read More
Public School Forum Releases Top Priorities for Improving North Carolina’s Public Schools Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 3, 2025 | Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government The Public School Forum of North Carolina recently issued its top priorities for the General Assembly to improve the state’s public schools. Read More
Chapel Hill Reviews Feasibility Study Options for Expanded, Connected Greenway Network Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 24, 2025 | Instagram, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council recently reviewed a feasibility study for an everywhere-to-everywhere greenway network. Read More